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US-6398171

Wrist rest cover of portable computer

PublishedJune 4, 2002
Assigneenot available in USPTO data we have
Inventorsnot available in USPTO data we have
Technical Abstract

A wrist rest cover of a portable computer, wherein the size of the wrist rest cover is approximately equal to the size of a wrist rest. The wrist rest cove has an opening for exposing the glidepad and buttons of the portable computer. The wrist rest cover can be made to be comfortable and with a soft texture, and is fit for laying wrists thereon or made of transparent material. Besides, the wrist rest cover is designed in compliance with the human factors. The pictures, personal information or the like can be placed between the wrist rest cover and the portable computer. The transparent wrist rest cover can also be etched with various patterns on the interior side of the wrist rest cover.

Patent Claims
13 claims

Legal claims defining the scope of protection, as filed with the USPTO.

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1. A wrist rest cover for a portable computer, wherein the portable computer comprises a glidepad and the size of the wrist rest cover is substantially equal to the size of a wrist rest, the wrist rest cover comprising: an opening for exposing at least the glidepad when the wrist rest cover is mounted on the computer's wrist rest.

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2. The wrist rest cover of a portable computer according to claim 1 , wherein the portable computer further comprises a button and the opening of the wrist rest cover exposes at least the glidepad and the button.

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3. The wrist rest cover of a portable computer according to claim 1 , wherein the wrist rest cover secures the wrist rest of the portable computer.

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4. The wrist rest cover of a portable computer according to claim 1 , wherein the wrist rest cover locks the wrist rest of the portable computer.

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5. The wrist rest cover of a portable computer according to claim 1 , wherein the wrist rest cover has comfortable, soft texture, and is fit for laying wrists thereon.

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6. The wrist rest cover of a portable computer according to claim 5 , wherein the wrist rest cover is made of leather, artificial leather, sponge, bubble sponge or rubber.

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7. The wrist rest cover of a portable computer according to claim 1 , wherein the wrist rest cover is designed in compliance with the human factors.

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8. The wrist rest cover of a portable computer according to claim 1 , wherein the wrist rest cover is made of transparent material.

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9. The wrist rest cover of a portable computer according to claim 8 , wherein a picture can be placed between the wrist rest cover and the portable computer.

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10. The wrist rest cover of a portable computer according to claim 8 , wherein personal information can be placed between the wrist rest cover and the portable computer.

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11. The wrist rest cover of a portable computer according to claim 8 , wherein a memorandum can be placed between the wrist rest cover and the portable computer.

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12. The wrist rest cover of a portable computer according to claim 8 , wherein an address book can be placed between the wrist rest cover and the portable computer.

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13. The wrist rest cover of a portable computer according to claim 8 , wherein the interior side of the wrist rest cover is capable of being etched with various patterns.

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Filing Date

November 8, 2000

Publication Date

June 4, 2002

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